Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-07
MILWAUKEE,S HOSPITALITY.
The President Reviews q Procession,
Attends q Banquet and Makes Two
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The usual immense crowd greeted the President
and Mra Cleveland on their arrival at Milwaukee
yesterday. The escort to the President included
the largest parade OF militia that has been seen In
Milwaukee since the general reunion In 1850. As
the procession traversed the line Of march there
were frequent bursts OF cheering, and the Presi-
dent bowed repeatedly, and lifted his hat In re-
Spouse to cordial salutations. The buildings on
both sides OF the streets were tasefuly decorated
with the national colors, evergreens &C., some OF
the designs being unique as well as tasteful. On
Wisconsin street, opposite their club rooms the
Juneau Club. an organization composed Of young
democrats. erected graceful arch OF evergreen,
bearing the word "WelcOme," and pictures OF Mr.
and Mrs. Cleveland, and along the walk In front
OF Its quarters reviewing stand, from whoh the
members OF the club and their ladies greeted the
president and his wife and ShOwered flowers upon
them.
The President rode in the procession in car
Wright, and Martin Van Buren, have ridden.
When the procession arrived at the west front
OF the courthouse the guests and the re-
places on the platform that had been There erected
The military and the civic societies then passed in
review, after which Mayor Waller welcomed the
President and his wife to milwaukee,. Cheers rent
the air as the President stepped forward, and it
was some time before quiet was restored and the
President was able to deliver his response. Mr..
Cleveland spoke as follows:
WHAT THE PRESIDENT SAID.
81 am very glad to have an opportunity, though
the time allowed is very brief, to meet the peope
OF Wisconsin's chief CITY, Since We left home, and
passing through different States on our way there
has been presented TO us a variety OF physical
features characteristic Of their diversity In soil and
conformation, but the people we have met at all
points have been the same In their energy and
activity, in their local pride, and In that peculiar
trait OF American character which produces the
belief, firmly adhered TO by every individual that
bis particular place OF residence is the chosen and
most favored spot which the world contains. This
condition creates an aggregate OF sentiment In
vlncibe In operation, furnishing the motive power
which has brought about the stupendous growth
and development OF our country.
'But there has been another element Of charac-
ter displayed among the people everywhere on our
travel which has been universal, and not disturbed
or changed by any difference IN place or circum-
stances. No state lines nave circumscribed, no
local pride has diminished and no business activ.
ity has in the least Stiied the kindness and cordi-
aiity of the peoples welcome. There is bitterness
enough In the partisan feeling which seems insep-
arabic from our political methods; but the good
people OF the United States have, believe, de-
creed that there are occasions when this shall
have no place. This is well manifested to-day in
our hearty greeting by the people OF Wisconsin
and this active, stirring city. Municipal enter
your metropolis. as is attested by your pleasant
streets and handsome homes with their surround
ings But its great increase in population, in
manufactures and its trade demonstrates that its
citizens have not been content with beauty alone.
81 cannot forget my interest In municipal al
fairs, arising from an active experience at one
much inclined to Scrulinize such statements as
fall under my eye demonstrating their financial
condition. With all Its extensive public improve
mentS unless am much at fault, the city OF Mil
waukee has less Of public debt than any city Of its
population in the United States, excepting one.
In THESE days when the temptation TO local public
extravaganza Is not often enough withStOod, you
may Well be proud OF this exhibit, and besides the
satisfaction which this financial condition pro-
duceS has a practical side TO it, Large enterprises
are often much influenced in their location by
such considerations, and they are apt to be eStab-
lshei where the burden OF taxation is the least,
and where the share OF pubic Indebtedness to be
borne by them Is the smallest. l feel that can
express no kindlier wish for the people OF Milwau-
kee than that they may continue, by their splen;
did advantages OF location and sound financial
condition, to invite to their city the most Import
ant elements OF growth and wholesome progress"
From the courthouse the procession resumed its
march to Schlllz Park, where the Misunderstanding
feature OF the program was arranged TO be carried
out. Behind the Presidential carriage ali the way
up to the park trudged grlzzled old Irishman,
holding aloft banner inscribed with the words,
president and constitution" He had walked 10
Milwaukee all the way from Neenah, Wis, with
his flag Tor this purpose. He gave his name as
Al scnlitz Park there was an avenue of arches
formed OF gas Jets, large Tyres OF punctured gas
Though it was broad daylight. the gas was Lit,
and against the background OF trees presented a
very pretty sight. The President was stationed
on u platform in the main pavilion, inside the
park, surrounded by the citizens committee.
Some slip in the arrangements caused considera-
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the building in such manner that people could
not get out, while they kept pouring IN like
were in danger Of being swept of their feet by
the surging LnrOng, but the police finally managed
to keep the crowd in check. The Presidents re-
ception lasted an hour. lie was so tired Of hand
shaking as he himself observed, that most OF the
time he kept his hands behind him, and simply
bowed as the people passed. Many OF them were
not satisfied with this however, ana persistea IN
Schlitz Park the party drove TO the exposition
building, and thence, after brief rest, TO the
Mrs Cleveland had left the procession early In
the afternoon, and at o'clock dlned at the resi-
dence OF Jno. l. Mitchell, resident manager OF the
Soldiers Home. From here MIS- Cleveland was
driven to the residence OF JAS. kleek, on Grand
avenue. where she gave public reception, lasting
until O'Clock, when she was driven to The Plank
the merchants banquet from the balcony OF the
dining hall
Just $50 guests sat down at the banquet
rendered by the Merchants Association to the
President, including leading republicans, demo-
Gratis and mugwumps from all parts OF the State:
OF the chief guest Of the evening. Mr.. Cleveland
entered on the arm OF Mr.. G. Z. Andrews, presi-
dent OF the Merchants Association. He was re-
land appeared In the balcony OF the dining room
to listen to the toasts and responses, and was
greeted with great applause after
address OF welcome. As President Cleve. and rose
to respond he Was greeted with vOciIerOus APP
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THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH AT THE BANQUET.
81 feel like thanking you for remembering on
this occasion the President of the United States
for am sure you but intend respectful recog-
milton OF the dignity and importance OF the high
Office may be for the Limebeing holding In trust
for you and for the American people. 1t Is a high
Office because It represents the sovereignty or q
sponsibilitieS and duty; 1t embOdies in u greater
degree Than any other Office on Garth the suffrage
and the trust OF such people. AS an American
citizen chosen from the mass OF his FELLOW country
men TO assume for q time this responsibility and
this duty, acknowledge with patriotic satisrac-
ton your tribute to the ONCE which belongs to
US all.
legation Is manifest On their part to maintain
constant and continuous WaJchfulneSS and inter-
is not entirely done when they have exercised
their suffrage and indicated their choice OF the In
cumOenJ, nor Ia their duty performed by settling
down 10 bitter, malignant, and SenselesS abuse of
all that Is done attempted 10 be done by the In
cunbent selected. The acts OF an administration
should not be approved q matter OF course, and
for no better reason than that IT represents pO-
ntcal party; but moro unpatrtottc than all others
are these who have neither party discomfort nor
fair ground OF criticism TO excuse or justify their
who misrepres0nt for sensational purposes and
who profess to see swift destruction IN the re1ec-
ton Of their plans Of governmental management.
After all we need have no fear that the American
people viii permit this hign once Oh President TO
which, in the midst Of all party feeling and all
party disappointment will assert itself and will
insist that the ONCE which stands for the peoples
win shall in ALI us vigor' minister 70 their pros
per1ty and welfare.
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